In Conversation with Saint Julian - Praise for At the Still Point
In this contemplative and lyrically rich collection, poet Ron Starbuck offers a series of poetic "Disclosures" inspired by Revelations of Divine Love, the visionary 14th-century work by Julian of Norwich. Rather than offering a translation or paraphrase, these original poems are written in reverent response-drawing the reader into an unfolding conversation across centuries.
Julian of Norwich, one of the most beloved Christian mystics, received a series of divine revelations in a time marked by plague, political turmoil, and religious upheaval. Yet from this suffering emerged a vision not of wrath, but of radiant mercy. Julian saw Christ as Mother, Companion, and Healer-one who suffers with us, gathers our brokenness, and leads us gently toward union. Her most famous words, "All shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well," echo throughout this volume as a refrain of radical hope and grace.
Starbuck's "Disclosures" take readers into the heart of these themes-Passion and surrender, joy and sorrow, the hidden presence of Christ in daily life, and the sacredness of time itself. Weaving poetic imagination with theological depth, he opens a quiet space for spiritual reflection and mystical awareness. Whether unfolding in a single stanza or through extended meditative passages, each poem speaks with clarity, compassion, and a deep listening to Julian's spirit.
This is a book for mystics, seekers, and lovers of sacred poetry. It is a Eucharistic offering-a cup of salvation poured out in verse. It invites readers not just to read, but to dwell in the still point where divine and human meet.
